Of All the Physiologic Changes That Occur During Aging, the Biggest

question 14

Multiple Choice

Of all the physiologic changes that occur during aging, the biggest effect on nutritional status and physical resilience is due to the shifts in the _____ system.

• A) endocrine
• B) musculoskeletal
• C) gastrointestinal
• D) nervous
• E) renal

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Definitions:

Omnivores

Organisms that consume both plant and animal matter for their nutritional needs.

Autotrophs

Organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances, such as light or chemical energy, including plants and some bacteria.

Solar Energy

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Kilocalories

A unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to express the energy content of food.